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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
REV. G. H. MERRILL.

The Rev. G. II. Merrill has this week de-
cided to accept the secretaryship of the
Vermont Home Missionary society and will
resign his pastorate at West Brattleboro
and begin work in his new field us soon af-
ter Oct, LIST as may be, For the present
he will act as field secretary, with the un-
Outstanding that in June next he is 10 be
come the general secretary, succeeding the
present incumbent who wishes to resign his
Office at that time. Mr. Mlerrils head
quarters will lie either at Montpelier or Bur
lington, probably the former place The
announcement that he is 10 leave Brattle-
boro causes universal regret. His term of
service with the West Brattleboro church
has extended over period of more than IA
years, and has been longer than that of any
minister now resident in town 1t has been
longer, too, we believe, than that of any
minister now in active service in the county
Under his devoted and accomplished min
istration the West Brattleboro church has
been strong, earnest and united 1t has
not only prospered 10 AN unusual degree in
material things, but it has grown in the
higher things of the spirit and the life, and
its members are of one mind in their ap-
probation of Mr. Merrill's work aud in
their regret at his departure, His influence
and work have extended outside his church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

There was bloody conflict between the
police and the people at Mitchellstown, Ire
land, last Friday. a public meeting was
being held, with speeches by Mr. Dillon and
other friends of the Irish cause, when a
body of police forced government report
err through the crowd to the speakers stand,
the purpose being, it is said, to secure evi-
dence against the speaker. The police did
their work with needless brutality, and the
hot-tempered crowd quickly resented the
provocation. In the ensuing hand to-hand
fight with clubs, sticks and muskets the po-
lice were overpowered aud driven back to
their barracks at the lower end of the square
where the meeting was held From the
upper windows of the barracks several
shots were fired, which killed two of the
people and wounded others who had taken
no part in the fight 1t is claimed that the
meeting was perfectly legal one, even un-
der the sweeping terms of the coercion act
and that it had not been proclaimed illegal
The affair was holly debated in the House
of Commons ON Monday night. Sir vii
liam Vernon Harcourt led, i'll "A vigorou,
manner the attack upon the government
for the outrageous attempts to suppress free
dom of speech in Ireland course, he said
which, if adopted in England, would result
in speedy overthrow Of the government
Gladstone and others followed up the at
tack. The defence made by the govern
ment members was weak, and failed to jus
tfy the action of the authorities in precpi
tating the conflict.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
IMPORTANT BUSINESS Project

AT the special meeting of the Farmers &
Mechanics Exchange held last Saturday nf-
ternoon, there was a fair representation Of
the members. II was the sense of the meet
ing that they had better buy the A. p. Hall
real estate on Flat street, aud a committee
Of five, composed Of l. b. Taft, Thomas
Harmon, John z. Goodenough, d. p. Cobb
and g. A. Spoiford was chosen. to investi-
gate the whole matter and report to spe-
cial meeting 10 be called for that purpose.
The scheme proposed, as we understand il,
is to erect a large building, say four stories
high and practically covering the lot. which
is about 80 by l06 feet and backs the lot on
which the grange store stands the build
ing TO be fitted up for running a milling
business in connection with the store. and
supplied with a steam engine and boiler Of
sufficient capacity to run the mill machin-
cry, and the store elevator, and also 10 fur
nish power TO let in connection with the
surplus room in the building IL is consid-
cred that the spot, from its central position,
would he "a favorable one in which TO locate
the electric light plant which will soon be
wanted for supplying the village with lights.
Aside from this, however, there is a con
siderable and growing demand for room and
power by small manufacturers. The par
ties in the scheme are already assured that
it can be made a successful investment so
far rs the erection of the building and lease
Of power are concerned, and should the
stockholders of the exchange decline to
take hold Of the project rs body. private
parties stand ready to do so. The COM
mittee in charge have their first meeting
to morrow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

An Inspector of the civil service bureau
told a Boston journal reporter ON Wednes-
day that the signal station on Mt. Washing
ton is to he given up, during the winter
months at least. The inspector said ut
has been interesting to watch the atmos
pheric changes at that station, but they are
of little or no practical benefit to the rest
of the district. The altitude is so great
that the changes there rarely affect the
lower atmospheric strata. The wind might
be blowing a hurricane at the summit of
the mountain while dead calm prevailed
at the base | suppose that the station will
be run in the summer season, say from
May to September, inclusive, to accommo-
date summer visitors to the mountains, but
it seems of needless expense to maintain
the station during the winter 1t is most
uncomfortable place TO spend the winter in,
and guess the operators won't regret leav-
ing it during that part of the year"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

Among other new inventions in electric
ity it is said that an electric head light has
been fixed experimentally upon a locomo-
tive of the Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern railroad, A photograph was taken by
its light ON the railroad near Cleveland
showing the telegraph poles clearly for three
quarters of a mile ahead. newspaper
has been read by the light four miles away,
and the time discerned by watch at a dis
lance of nine miles. The reflection of the
light in the clouds has been noticed 1 miles
away, The light used is 2500-candle-
power are light, with a special reflector de
signed for the purpose, and feed for the
cartoons, which gives a constant light de-
spite the jar Of the train. The engine for
driving the dynamo is also of a special type,
designed 10 overcome certain difficulties in
cident b. the conditions Of working ON
running locomotive, and is said to answer
its purpose admirably.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

The threatened ovcrturn in the manage
ment of the st. Johnsbury Scale company
did not take place at the annual meeting
which was held on Wednesday. hostile
element of Boston and New York stock
holders was present, but the affairs of the
company were shown to be in a prosperous
condition, with 600 men employed, 1900
scales being made a week and orders 5000
ahead. The floating debt of the company
has been reduced to S1j0,0O0 during the
present year and there is every prospect
that an eight per cent. dividend will be
paid next year. The session was an all day
one and some lively discussion took place,
but under this showing the old board of
directors was reelected with single ex
ception, and the Fairbanks management is
not disturbed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
BASE BALL.

Probably 800 people saw the Bellows
Falls defeat the Brattleboros in a closely
contested game Of base ball on Frost's
meadow Inst Saturday afternoon. The
home nine held the lead until the Sth inn
ing, but errors at critical moments turned
back the tide Of victory, and the Falls boys
were made happy The Brattleboros how
ever, are by no means dishcartened by the
result, and another game is promised at an
early date. For the Bellows Falls the bat
terry work Of Howard and Blake was much
admired, aud Jones and Messer batted heav-
lily. The batting Of Frcleigh, and catches Of
fly balls by Leliay, Hubbard and Freleigh,
and double plays by McKenney and Hub
bard were the best features for the home
team. Hubbard especially distinguished
himself by remarkable work in the field
and I'releigh 10y one brilliant catch. Both
players received liberal applause from the
audience
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

The season of hot and wet weather has
proved unfavorable to the potato crop. 1t
Is much effected by rot, some fields almost
ruined
The village has had its usual number of
visitors this summer, and we notice among
those still remaining, Mr.. Walter w. Sabin
and family of Portland, Me Mrs. Bingham
OF Boston Mrs. VIM. Hills of New York,
and Mr. q. Wilkins and family of Beau
Tort, 5. Q. OF those who have returned
from summer vacations are Dea. X. S. SAT
lord, who has been visiting with his daugh.
ter at Detroit, Mich Mr.. G. W. White
ana wife from trip TO Provincetown and
cape Cod, and A. Goodridge and family,
VINO nave been spending the past three
months in Lowell, Mass, with their danpb-
ter, Mrs. G, A. Dickinson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
GuiIford.

There will be divine service in Christ
church next sunday at 2:3O o'clock.
Broad Brook hotel is to change proprie-
tors, Mr.. Chatiield having sold his lease to
Edward S1uires, who takes possession this
week.
Workmen began tearing the old bridge
down Wednesday. 1t willprohably be near
ly week before the travelling public will
test the merit Of the new iron one.
Complaint has been brought by the town
grand jurors against two Of our town off
GERS Tor compromising with parties who did
not obey the dog laws and several witness
es went TO Newfane on Wednesday to an
pear before the grand jury.
Mrs. Hannah Pryse, sister of Alfred
Brown, returns to her Maryland home this
week
Mrs. Warren Wilder is visiting relatives
in Athol, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
w est HulifnN,

Heo. l., Clark has built an addition to his
house and is now painting it,
mr.. Bentley, the famous song evangelist.
ialled To put in an appearance last Sunday
as per notice, much 10 the regret Of a large
congregation He was detained bv the sud-
zen and dangerous illness of his invalid
mother.
John Hamilton, who has been in feeble
heaiIn Tor some time, was given benefit
on wednesday, eth, about a dozen men
IRON this place and vicinity doing his work
IN the bayfield,
Inc ladies' aid society is preparing to fur
nlsh dinners on Fair day. The tables will
probably he set in Albert Putnam's yard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
NoRTHAMPToN's sToNE-CRUsHER.

Seven hundred aud fifty yards Of quarry
stone and boulders, at 81 yard, were used
~ the bottom course Of the 1900 linear feet
OF macadam done on Elm street, and about
500 yards Of the crushed stone, at - cents
yard for the rPper courses. 1t cost -
cents yard 10 haul stone from the crusher.
ana an equal sum per yard wall cover the
cost OF crushing, including interest ON prop
erty and plant. At this rate the crusher
Will soon pay for itself, oven if the roads
made were no better than those made by
the old plan. A cubic foot Of the hardest
gnelss * crushed AS though it were piece
of cheese, and the machinery runs right on,
no matter What is fel into the crusher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

Harrison and Hawley is the ticket which
Congressman Circuit tells st. Johnsbury
Republican interviewer that he wants to
see nominated next year-Ben Harrison of
Indiana and Joseph r. Hawley of Connect
icut. Gen. Circuit thinks this would he a
strong ticket because it would win the sup
port of the temperance element of the Re
publican party because both men are earn
est friends of civil service reform, because
both were old soldiers with good records
and because each comes from a doubtful
state and each would carry his own state
beyond doubt. Gen. Circuit realizes, ms
do all level-headed Republicans, that to win
next year the party must nominate its best
men-men who will attract and hold the
large element of voters of independent
views who think for themselves, and on
whom party ties sit lightly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

and have been felt throughout the town.
For several years he has done efficient work
as town superintendent Of schools, and he
has been one Of The most active and useful
members Of the board Of free library trus-
tees. He has, in short, been citizen Of
the whole town, and the town can i'll af-
ford TO lose his services. Both he and his
family will carry with them TO their new
work universal love and esteem.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

The sale Of young Western horses adver-
tised TO take place at Gilson's horse mart ON
Tuesday was great success The whole
lot of colts was cleared out at prices rang
ing from S63 TO Sl32 each. Besides these.
seven work and driving horses were sold.
Mr., Gibson believes in keeping business ON
the move, aud is now ON the way TO Canada
10 buy another lot of good horses, the sale
OF which will be announced in due time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

Arrangements have been made to have
the Salem club, which is one Of the strong
est mines in the New England league, stop
of here on their trip up the state, and play
game with the Brattleboro team The
game will probably take place "A week from
saturday, and it is expected the island will
he secured for the purpose This will lee
the most interesting base ball event that
has taken place since the Bostons were
here. Admission will De charged, and
sufficient backing has been procured 10
warrant its success
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

The marriage Of Bertha Belle. eldest
daughter of Watson DeWolf, ESD. to Her
bert White of Dedham, Mass, took place
wednesday morning at the brides home
Rev. Mr.. Goodnow officiating. The bride
was lovely in a rich ottoman silk and lace
After wedding breakfast the happy cou
pie started for their future home IN Ded-
ham During the four years the bride has
ilved IN our little hamlet she has won all to
iove her, and the best wishes of host of
friends follow her to her new home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
Gov. Gnrdon of Genrpin.

lCOr. Of St Louis Globe Democrat.
Georgia has a handsome governors house
and is building "a fine state capitol. She has
also governor who will grace such sur
roundings. General John b. Gordon is a
man who does not have to be pointed out
second time to stranger. The erect fig
ure, the fine poise of the head, the cut of
mustache and chin whiskers, the clear,
steady eyes, the high forehead and brushed
back hair go to make up whole which is
not easily forgotten. And when this figure
is clothed in suit of gray from head to
foot the frock coat closely buttoned,
bunch OF rosebuds on the left lapel, you
have General John b. Gordon, once the
dashing Confederate leader, now the gov
ernor of Georgia The hair and the goatee
are strongly tinged with gray, and the face
is deeply furrowed, but the figure is as erect
as ever and the tongue just as quick as in
youth. One of the deepest burrows in the
strong face is a "reminiscences of the battle
of Seven Pines. There the charge of the
Six Hundred had its counterpart in the eff
fort of the 9th Alabama to do an impossible
thing. In obedience TO an order that ought
never to have been given, the 9th Alabama
charged across an open field and into a
thicket. The result was Balaklava over
again. The only commissioned officer of
the command who came back from the
jaws of death" was General Gordon, and he
shows today the sears of his ride into that
slaughter pen. Governor Gordon went in
to the war as captain of the "RaccoOn
Roughs, and later was elected colonel of
the 9th Alabama, but this charge at Seven
Pines left him hardly more than handful
of followers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
ONE MORE WARNING TO PARENTS

The post office department is likely tn re-
move forthwith the letter boxes from Green
street, from the corner Of Oak and High
streets and from the corner Of Spruce
street and Western avenue, unless the pa
irons of these boxes can in some manner
prevent their being dafaccd and broken by
children or others. No less than three diff
ferent times have these boxes been provid-
ed with new glasses and cards for public
information, and as many times have these
been destroyed. The children and others
who are guilty of this systematic destruc-
tion know better than to do it and their
prosecution and conviction would mean IA
heavy fine and commitment to the reform
school or other place Of imprisonment If
parents in the vicinity of the boxes named
will do their duty the mischief can he stop
ped, otherwise they and the public must
suffer
The box ON Washington street, as well
as the one on Elliot street, show marks of
hard usage, and these too require protec-
ton from the hoodlum spirit in order to in
sure their being kept where they are for
the public convenience. Suppose each pa
rent make personal matter of this and
sees to it that his or her children are not
among the guilty ones and suppose, too,
you talk it over in the family little when
you read this paragraph
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

The increased debt Of the Dominion of
Canada is likely TO become a serious prob
lem. Judged Of on per capita basis, 1t is
at least two and one half times larger than
the debt Of the United States but while
our indebtedness constantly tends to de
crease, the tendency of Canadian indcht-
eduess is to Increase
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
ANOTHER JUDGE FOR BRATTLR-
RORn

Gov, Ormshee has today rendered Hon
j.. NJ. Tyler the appointment as Judge of
the Supreme Court to ill the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Judge Walker
elsewhere announced, and Mr., Tyler holds
the matter under consideration. The ap-
pointment is one eminently lii to he made,
and is n deserved recognition of Mr.. Tyler's
high standing throughout the state both as
"A lawyer and as man
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

The Cheshire railroad bill before the
New Hampshire Legislature has become a
law. 1t provides for an increase of 81 900,
600 in the capital stock, for laying second
track, and that the road may lease any
other road or roads, or be leased, with a
proviso that the shops shall not be moved
from the line of the present road, or be
operated ON a smaller scale than at present.
About Il, 900 people attended the state
fair yesterday,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
jamaica.

Mrs II. A, Morse aud daughter left for
Brooklyn n, Y, Wednesday morning
Miss Luna Frost is teaching the school ON
West Hill which Mrs Sas Barnes left on
account of illness.
Monday morning people received "A pleas
ant surprise by learning that W. q. Holton
was about TO be married 10 Miss Chloe Dob
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
The following is list of letters remain
ing in the Brattleboro post office Sept 10:

- w omen Mrs Mary Amermore, Carrie barber
Mrs q T. DcWolf, Elmira Elmer h W Ciur,lon
emma Johnson; Mrs Mary Jones. j NJ MORSE Mrs
Mary Mors,, Julia Mort, Lucy Mathrr, Mrs NJ
Sn9M, Sadlt = sherman, Mrs II TAYLOR VI y
more Mrs Wentworth, Mrs NJ White
MenaT Alden 4 y Rabbit, II Baker. Henry
l. Edison, Rev Fisher. n CiuthTir \ r Lem
WMdil O. Knight, John Peterson, II Riermen, W T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
18TH WEDDING Anniversary

IL IS entirely safe to say that one Of the
most complete surprises of the season was
that which the friends of Mr. and Mrs. G.
r. Briggs 'perpetrated' upon them last
saturday evening. The occasion was the
2jth wedding anniversary of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Briggs, although the uxuct date Of that
pleasant event was a few days gone by.
Under various preteXts Mr.. and Mrs Briggs
were separately beguiled into the Odd Eel
lows apartments, where thoy found gather
ed large company Of the members Of
Nnntastiquet and Dennis Rebekah lodges of
Odd Fellows, with other friends, including
fellow workmen FROM the Estey Shops and
IL was only after some time had elapsed that
II dawncd upon the recipients of the even
ing's testimonial what it was all about The
social pleasures of the evening were inter
spcrsed with vocal selections by Mr.. Max
ham, and 10y Mrs. Drown and her sister
Mrs. Blackmcr, with Mrs Sherwin ms &C
rompanist. At nm appropriate time Rev
Mr.. Parry took the floor and in felicitous
little speech presented the handsome gifts
brought 10y the friends present, these in
Guiding cake basket from Mr.. Briggs
shop mates, u tea service from the lodge
members, and various other articles Of sill
yer, including "A remembrance for Miss Ma
bel Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs responded with
such sell-posses,ion and expression of heart
felt thanks As they could command Re
ireshments were served, and at "A timely
hour the company separated full Of pleas
ant thoughts OF AN evening which had
proved one Of the most delightful Of its
kind within the memory of the participants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

The New York Republicans held their
state convention at Saratoga ON Tuesday
aud Wednesday, and nominated ticket
headed by Col Fred Grant for secretary of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

The friends Of VIM and Jennie Better
ley, 10 the number Of 20 or more, gathered
at their home ON the afternoon and even
ing Of Sept. ID 10 celebrate the 9TH ami
versary Of their marriage Mr.. and Mrs
Betterley were taken completely by sur
prise. The crowd seemed 10 enjoy them
selves, doing ample justice TO a Widespread
table. Presents were left by the friends to
the amount Of $50, for which Mr.. and Mrs.
Betterley return thanks. Also 10 all who
contributed TO make the occasion so enjoy.
able. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

l.. Osgood d Son have harvested four
acres Of heavy ensilage corn.
Potatoes are being dug The crop is
light one aud rotting.
Josiah Goddard and wife Of Londonderry
were recent visitors at G, =. Stckney's. and
J. W. Pratt Of Orange, Mass, at j. A. Shat
tucks.
Mansel Bush and wife, Of Boston, have
made a weeks visit among their friends.
VIM. Hastings and wife have taken n car.
riage drive 10 Hinsdale aud Winchester,
n II.
Miss Annie Mason Of Gardner, Mass.
Luke Moore and wife of Hubbardston,
Mass, and Henry Mason and wife Of Three
Rivers, Mass, have been the guests Of f.
g. Mason.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16
he Yonr Own noo,or.

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lay. send three 2crnt stamps for postage, and
we viii send you DR. kAufnann's great work: fine
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and Home Cure Address A. Z Ordway q CO.,
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-16

UfuIIIrN0rUs, o D 2 U-IU
Earned runs Bellows Falls2, Brattlrlpru 81 two
base hits, Mrssrr ., Jones Freigh ,. struck out
sullivan, Selair, Brown, McKrnnev. Horrigan.
Freligh, Leltuy =, Hubbard 3, Manning .; base
on balls, Mcssrr 9 Frcgh I. Buycr 3: double play.
Hubbard aud Mckenney; hft ON hases Bellows
Falls q Brattlrborus q; passed balls, Blake 3. Be
ward :; wild pitch, Martin. Time, IN 31m. I'm
pirc, =. G.. Sullivan.
The High Schools defeated the River
sides Wednesday, The features of the
game were the catching of Davis Of the
High Schools the throwing Of Carey Of the
Riversides, aud the batting Of the High
School nine. Following is the score by inn